By R. Peltier

Paul Vandale Promotions proudly announce their 2011 opener, taking place on May 20 and featuring UFC Veteran & Hall of Fame Legend Dan “The Beast” Severn vs. Nate “Polar Bear” Woodger in the Main Event.  This “The Beast Comes East” Live MMA production with a full Pro-Am Event will take place in the DCU’s Exhibition Hall and is powered by Warrior Nation Xtreme Fighters Alliance.

Vandale brings to Worcester a power-packed evening of live MMA fights headlined by one of the earliest and most legendary stars of the UFC and the only UFC Triple Crown Champion in the sport today.

Matchmaking will be handled by WNXFA’s Jesse Camp, who encourages any and all interested MMA fighters to have their names submitted as soon as possible by email at Jesse@WarriorNationXFA.com. Paul Vandale Promotions’ goal is to find the most talented fight schools and MMA fighters in New England  ~ from the up-and-coming to the highly-established ~ in hopes of securing some of the best competition in the Northeast!

For more information and regular updates, head to www.WarriorNationXFA.com. For tickets (on sale now for $150.75, $75.75, $45.75 & $35.75), go to the DCU Center Box Office or Ticketmaster locations, call 800-745-3000, or head to ticketmaster.com. Discounts on select seats are available for groups of 15+; contact groups@dcucenter.com or call 508-929-0125 for specifics. The show starts at 8pm.